Excited Gal Gadot warmly hugs Best Actress Oscar winner Frances McDormand at star-studded Vanity Fair event after inspiring speech on inclusivity

She touched the audience’s hearts by inviting all the female nominees to stand up as she accepted the Best Actress award. The joy for Frances McDormand’s win in “Three Billboards in Ebbing, Missouri” was evident, especially from Gal Gadot, who warmly embraced her at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. At the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Gal, 32, only had eyes for Frances, 60, as they shared an affectionate moment on the red carpet, chatting enthusiastically.

Big night: Gal Gadot, 32, greeted Oscar winner Frances McDormand, 60, with a very warm embrace at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night

At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night, there was a heartwarming moment when the lovely Gal Gadot, 32, gave a warm hug to the talented Frances McDormand, 60, who had just won an Oscar for Best Actress. Frances used her speech to highlight the importance of diversity in the industry, capping off an impressive awards season. It was clear that Gal was eager to chat with Frances, as she quickly made her way over to the actress at the star-studded afterparty. Frances, basking in the spotlight, happily engaged in conversation with the stunning Gal, enjoying the attention she was receiving.

Fan girl: Shunning everyone else around her on the red carpet, Gal, 32, showered Frances, 60, with affection before the two stars enthusiastically chatted away

Fan girl: Shunning everyone else around her on the red carpet, Gal, 32, showered Frances, 60, with affection before the two stars enthusiastically chatted away

Fanatic: Ignoring everyone else on the red carpet, 32-year-old Gal doted on 60-year-old Frances, exchanging excited conversation with the fellow star.

Sensational: She moved the audience to tears by asking all of her fellow female nominees to stand with her as she collected the award for Best Actress

Amazingly, she brought the crowd to tears as she invited all the female nominees to join her on stage while accepting the Best Actress award.

Warm embrace: Gal was clearly keen on having some time alone with Frances as she made a beeline towards her at the star studded afterparty

Friendly hug: Gal was excited to spend some quality time with Frances, eagerly approaching her at the glamorous afterparty filled with celebrities.

Hollywood's elite: Knowing full well it was her time to shine, Frances happily lapped up the attention as she conversed with stunning Gal

Amongst Hollywood’s A-list crowd, Frances exuded confidence and basked in the limelight as she engaged in conversation with the beautiful Gal. Standing beside an Oscar winner, Gal captivated onlookers in a stunning red gown that accentuated her flawless figure. The plunging neckline elegantly displayed her cleavage before gracefully skimming over her enviable curves. With spaghetti straps highlighting her toned arms and a thigh-high split showcasing her perfect legs, Gal radiated elegance and poise. Her contoured makeup and sleekly styled brunette hair added the finishing touches to her striking appearance.

Stars: While she stood next to an Oscar winner, Gal also commanded attention in a glittering red gown which showcased her figure to perfection

Celebrities: Despite being in the presence of an award-winning actor, Gal stood out in a stunning red dress that emphasized her curves flawlessly.

Wow: The number plunged down the middle to showcase her cleavage before going on to skim the rest of her envy-inducing statistics

Wow: The neckline dropped dramatically, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of her chest before drawing attention to the rest of her impressive measurements.

Red hot: Showing off her toned arms thanks to the spaghetti strap detailing, Gal also showcased her perfect pins due to the number's thigh high split

Red hot: Showing off her toned arms thanks to the spaghetti strap detailing, Gal also showcased her perfect pins due to the number's thigh high split

Sizzling in red, Gal flaunted her well-defined arms in a dress with spaghetti straps, while also highlighting her flawless legs with a daring thigh-high slit in the outfit.

Beauty: The former Miss.Israel flaunted her stunning features with a contoured make-up look and slicked her brunette tresses behind her ears

Beauty: The ex-Miss Israel showed off her beautiful features with perfectly sculpted makeup and pushed her dark hair behind her ears with style.

Happy: Gal continued the animated display at the lavish bash with actress Tiffany Haddish

Excitedly, Gal carried on with her lively performance at the extravagant party alongside actress Tiffany Haddish. Frances had recently made a plea for increased funding for films driven by women in Hollywood. She urged all the female nominees from various categories to stand in solidarity with her at the Dolby Theatre during the 90th Academy Awards. “I want to put things into perspective,” Frances stated. “If I may be so bold as to ask all the female nominees in every category to stand with me here tonight.” With a touch of humor, she added, “Meryl, if you stand up, everyone else will follow suit.”

Woman of the hour: Tiffany also couldn't resist congratulating Frances with a warm embrace

Star of the moment: Tiffany couldn’t help but give Frances a heartfelt hug to celebrate her success.

Powerful: This comes after Frances called for more funding for female driven films as she asked all her fellow women who were nominated in all categories to stand with her

Frances recently made a strong statement by urging for increased funding for films with female leads. She also called on all the nominated women to stand in solidarity with her on this issue.

Incredible moment: Frances then asked all the female nominees of the night to stand with her in solidarity; She went on to add humorously, 'Meryl, if you do, everyone else will'

Unbelievable moment: Frances then invited all the women nominated that evening to stand up together in solidarity. Adding a touch of humor, she quipped, “Meryl, if you stand, everyone else will follow suit.”

She's ready: 21-time nominee Meryl Streep got to her feet and helped rouse everyone to attention

She was prepared: Meryl Streep, with 21 nominations under her belt, stood up and urged everyone to focus.

Having her say: McDormand closed with a message clearly directed to industry insiders, 'I have two words to leave with you tonight: inclusion rider'

During her speech, McDormand emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the industry by introducing the concept of an “inclusion rider” to her fellow industry insiders. She urged everyone to take a moment to look around and acknowledge the diverse stories and projects that deserve to be supported financially.She encouraged individuals to take action by inviting marginalized voices into their offices to learn more about their projects, rather than just discussing them at parties. McDormand’s powerful closing message emphasized the significance of implementing inclusion riders to promote diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.

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